# Idle Power Tycoon vs Planet Builder

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Builder at 5.0 against Idle Power Tycoon's 3.5. Planet Builder also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Idle Power Tycoon's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (36 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Power Tycoon sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Planet Builder sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planet Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Power Tycoon has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Power Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, Planet Builder every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Power Tycoon | Planet Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-power-tycoon/id1557645226/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-builder-idle-evolution/id6744976926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 705 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NikSan Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/961323302) | [Olha Kolomiiets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701258620) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Power Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-power-tycoon/id1557645226)

Manage an energy empire by generating electricity from various sources. Upgrade your power plants, expand your grid to supply cities, and enjoy idle progression even when offline. Make strategic decisions to balance supply and demand and become the ultimate power tycoon.

**Highlights:** Manage energy empire, Generate electricity from multiple sources, Upgrade power plants and infrastructure, Expand electricity grid, Idle progression and offline earnings, Balance supply and demand

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 No forced ads (for some users)
- 👍 Free to play
- 👍 Short, enjoyable time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game progression bugs
- 🐛 Progress reset after updates
- 🐛 Difficulty progressing
- 🐛 Unbalanced resource generation

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after updates
- Game not functioning after updates
- Stuck at certain levels/planets
- Cannot add buildings to progress
- Last level bugged

**Requested features**

- Add cloud save functionality
- More content/levels
- Option to support developers
- Improve dice mechanic for resource gathering
- Add money/second display for machines


### Planet Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-builder-idle-evolution/id6744976926)

Create and evolve your own planets in this relaxing cosmic adventure. Gather resources, build diverse worlds, and discover quirky objects to bring your universe to life. Enjoy endless creative possibilities with upgrades and boosters.

**Highlights:** Planet creation and evolution, Resource gathering, Cosmic object collection, Planet upgrades and boosters, Idle gameplay, Universe building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Booster | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Power Tycoon free?

Idle Power Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Planet Builder free?

Planet Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Power Tycoon or Planet Builder?

Planet Builder is rated higher. Idle Power Tycoon averages 3.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Planet Builder averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Idle Power Tycoon or Planet Builder have ads?

Both Idle Power Tycoon and Planet Builder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Power Tycoon or Planet Builder?

Idle Power Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, and Planet Builder every 6 days. Most recently, Idle Power Tycoon was updated on October 14, 2026 and Planet Builder on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*